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Inside Trail - No Hands Trail Run

Auburn, United States • 10 Jan 2026

Event overview

The No Hands Trail Run takes place on January 10, 2026 at American River Overlook Park in Auburn, California. The event offers multiple distances and has a total capacity of 400 runners. Races are professionally chip timed using MyLaps and Race Director; disposable chips attach to the back of each bib. Parking is free within the park and on adjacent streets. Dogs are allowed at the park and within the Auburn State Recreation Area. There is an 8.5 hour time limit for the 50K. To guarantee a race shirt and preferred size, register by December 27, 2025.

Distances

  • 50K - 31.3 miles, 5,550' elevation gain
  • 35K - 20.8 miles, 3,685' elevation gain
  • Half Marathon (Heavy Half) - 13.5 miles, 2,800' elevation gain
  • 8K - 4.8 miles, 950' elevation gain

Course and race logistics

Most of the courses run on technical dirt trails and use sections of the historic Western States trail. The routes cross No Hands Bridge and include steep climbs such as the K2 training hill and Overlook Hill. The 50K crosses Highway 49 to follow the Wendell T. Robie trail through the Auburn State Recreation Area. Course markings include colored surveyor ribbon, laminated signs, and ground arrows; blue ribbons mark wrong-way trails. Hiking or trekking poles are permitted.

Aid stations provide a range of food and drink items, including energy gels and chews, trail mix, PB&J sandwiches, salty snacks, water, and Skratch Labs hydration. This is a cupless event; runners must carry their own water bottle or reusable cup. Drop bag service is not available. Refund and credit policies are stated; entry fees are non-refundable with limited credit options if canceled in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Auburn

Race information

Website
31 mi
5550 m+
Furious 50k
21 mi
3685 m+
Furious 35k
14 mi
2800 m+
Heavy Half Marathon
5 mi
950 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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